Monthly Archives: October 2017

Here it is – another Halloween, the day prior to the “month of the dead” celebration. Over the years, the meaning of Halloween has changed – a lot – now being the day/evening for children to practice being frightening, in … Continue reading →

It’s happened again! I had some thoughts for a blog post the other day, and so as to be sure not to lose them, I typed them up on a document on the computer – safe, right? Uh huh. Except … Continue reading →

Somehow this week has gotten away from me – sleeping late, trip to town, trying to get a couple more winter preparation projects done while fall is still with us – and suddenly, it’s Wednesday! I’m late to Cee’s sharing … Continue reading →

On this sunny fall morning, I am feeling so grateful to so many of you – to my friends here in my neighborhood, to my kids, to so many of my bloggy friends – the support you have all shown … Continue reading →

Here it is, another week of life – steadily forward we go. It is quieter in my home now, just Shasta and me, but we are adjusting and we will heal while we miss Bailey’s presence. It’s the way life … Continue reading →

Yesterday I had to say goodbye to my Bailey girl. It was probably the hardest thing I have ever done, but it was necessary. She was ready. She was with us for many years, gave us much joy, spots of … Continue reading →

This morning is being a difficult morning and I feel a need to vent. This is not a happy, cheer-you-up post, so it’s your choice to read or not. You know my Bailey girl – my Border Collie/Black Lab mix … Continue reading →

A few days ago, The Spectacled Bean did a blog post called Sorry- Not Sorry. She got the idea from a podcast she listens to. I am now taking that idea to use as my own. Thank you, Ally, for … Continue reading →

Another week into the fall season. The colors outside are beautiful, the air is crisp, although it is a little crisper than I’d like in the early mornings these days. I have one pair of hummingbirds still coming to the … Continue reading →